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Waste watchers activity book. 5th edition

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Activity book for children about recycling and waste management.

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Parks and protected areas : communities and connections

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This publication is part of a series of field study programs produced by the Environmental Education Program of Parks and Protected Areas in Kananaskis Country and Fish Creek Provincial Park.... More ≫

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This publication is part of a series of field study programs produced by the Environmental Education Program of Parks and Protected Areas in Kananaskis Country and Fish Creek Provincial Park. These publications have been written to address the goals of Alberta Community Development and increase students’ environmental awareness, understanding, interaction, and responsibility for the natural world in which they live. The publications are developed in a close working relationship with teachers, community educators and program writers. Programs focus on the areas of environmental education, science, social studies, and language arts. They are also developed to emphasize elements of environmental literacy, lifestyle, and citizenship.

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Ecology Connections

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This publication is part of a series of field study programs produced by the Environmental Education Program of Parks and Protected Areas in Kananaskis Country and Fish Creek Provincial Park.... More ≫

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This publication is part of a series of field study programs produced by the Environmental Education Program of Parks and Protected Areas in Kananaskis Country and Fish Creek Provincial Park. These publications have been written to address the goals of Alberta Community Development and increase students’ environmental awareness, understanding, interaction, and responsibility for the natural world in which they live. The publications are developed in a close working relationship with teachers, community educators and program writers. Programs focus on the areas of environmental education, science, social studies, and language arts. They are also developed to emphasize elements of environmental literacy, lifestyle, and citizenship.

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Waste in the natural world

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Waste in the Natural World complements the grade four Science Unit, Topic A: Waste and Our World from the Alberta Program of Studies, and also connects to other science, social studies, and... More ≫

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Waste in the Natural World complements the grade four Science Unit, Topic A: Waste and Our World from the Alberta Program of Studies, and also connects to other science, social studies, and ecological studies. The essence of this guide is a one-day outdoor field study. Its main focus is on first hand experience – observing, sensing, exploring, and reflecting – connecting students with the life and death cycles of a diversity of life forms and environments. To support this experience, there is background information, classroom activities leading into and out of the field study day, and an appendix of support materials.

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Kananaskis Country wildflowers discovery pack

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Here is a chance for you to discover exciting secrets about wild flowers. You will find that different wildflowers can be found throughout Kananaskis Country depending upon the time of year, the... More ≫

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Here is a chance for you to discover exciting secrets about wild flowers. You will find that different wildflowers can be found throughout Kananaskis Country depending upon the time of year, the soil, temperature, moisture and elevation. Two booklets are included in this Discovery pack: a Take-home booklet and this Activity booklet. Feel free to keep the Take-home booklet as it contains fun activities and a list of references so you can discover more about flowers living near your home.

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Kananaskis Country pond life discovery pack

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A pond or stream may seem like a quiet place, but don’t let that fool you! Beneath the calm surface, aquatic animals lurk in the depths of an action-packed world full of chase and escape, ambush... More ≫

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A pond or stream may seem like a quiet place, but don’t let that fool you! Beneath the calm surface, aquatic animals lurk in the depths of an action-packed world full of chase and escape, ambush and evasion. The activities in this booklet will help you to explore the homes and habits of the aquatic animals that live in Kananaskis Country. Two booklets are included in this Discovery Pack: a Take-home Booklet and this Activity Booklet. Feel free to keep the Take-home Booklet so you can discover the pond life which lives near your home.

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Tracking the trees and shrubs of Kananaskis Country

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This identification key will help you to discover the names of most of the trees and shrubs found in Kananaskis Country. This identification key will not work well outside of the Kananaskis... More ≫

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This identification key will help you to discover the names of most of the trees and shrubs found in Kananaskis Country. This identification key will not work well outside of the Kananaskis Country area. Each tree and shrub interacts with all the other living and non-living parts of its environment. Please treat each plant with respect and do not pick or harm them.

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Coal mining : life & times

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This publication is part of a series of field study programs produced by the Environmental Education Program of Natural Resources Service in Kananaskis Country and Fish Creek Provincial Park. The... More ≫

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This publication is part of a series of field study programs produced by the Environmental Education Program of Natural Resources Service in Kananaskis Country and Fish Creek Provincial Park. The publications have been written to address the mission of Alberta Environment and increase students’ environmental awareness, understanding, interaction and responsibility for the natural world in which they live. The publications are developed in a close working relationship with teachers, community educators and program writers. Programs focus on the areas of environmental education, science, social studies and language arts. They are also developed to emphasize elements of environmental literacy, lifestyle, and citizenship.

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Treelympics

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During the Treelympics program, students will gain an understanding of the functions of trees. The Olympic-style events demonstrate to students that the seemingly ordinary processes of a tree are... More ≫

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During the Treelympics program, students will gain an understanding of the functions of trees. The Olympic-style events demonstrate to students that the seemingly ordinary processes of a tree are indeed wonders of the natural environment. This program can take place in the school yard or as part of a day long field study.

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Welcome to my home

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Welcome to My Home is a field study focusing on the concept of basic needs. The program helps students discover how animals meet their needs within the environment. For the field study, beavers... More ≫

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Welcome to My Home is a field study focusing on the concept of basic needs. The program helps students discover how animals meet their needs within the environment. For the field study, beavers have been chosen as the animal to investigate. A Student Booklet has been provided to guide students in a variety of on-site activities investigating the beaver’s basic needs. A Volunteer Booklet has also been provided to assist volunteers in directing the students' activities. With little preparation, volunteers will be able to assist the students and teacher in conducting the activities. The activities are designed to stimulate interest and encourage experiential learning through observation, comparison, contrast, and identification tasks. The program focuses on Grade One students but can also be used at other grade levels.

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